Articles

Māori identity is not a political access pass: Why the recent delegation to Israel demands accountability

ANALYSIS: By Raewyn Kapa The recent trip by a group of Māori individuals to Israel -- publicly framed as a “Māori delegation” -- has raised significant contention across Aotearoa and...

‘Baseless lies meant to sanitise his genocide’ – Mayor Mamdani hits back after Netanyahu’s attacks during UN speech

COMMENTARY: By Brett Wilkins New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit back after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Israel funded the lawfare assault on Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis

The Zionist Federation of Australia’s legal assault on Israel critic and journalist Mary Kostakidis was financed by the...

Pioneer of Palestine protest in NZ warns against the IDF ‘obscenity’ becoming normalised

By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report A pioneer of Palestine protest in Aotearoa New Zealand today warned...

Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis

The Zionist Federation of Australia has withdrawn its case of “racial hatred” against Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis, who...

Owen Wilkes was an admirable, fearless and unforgettable New Zealander

INTRODUCTION: By Mark Derby Just weeks after Owen Wilkes’ sudden death in 2005, a van arrived at his basic bach in Kāwhia to carry away...

Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda

By Eleisha Foon A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. The United Nations...

‘All talk and no action’ say USP protesters calling for fair pay

RNZ Pacific University of the South Pacific (USP) staff gathered outside the Japan-Pacific ICT Centre today to protest over better pay and conditions as well...

How mass media makes a mockery of its mission over Palestine

COMMENTARY: By Malcolm Evans Since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israeli military positions and civilian settlements it has become the norm for any debate...

Role of journalism pivotal in Pacific societies as a watchdog and to bridge communities

PNG Communication Minister Timothy Masiu's University of the South Pacific journalism awards speech in Suva last night was preceeded by a minute of silence...

Behind the war on Gaza – how Israel profits globally from repression

REVIEW: By David Robie Just months before the outbreak of the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza after the deadly assault on southern Israel by Hamas...